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Is it written from a Buddhist perspective or from a secular perspective?
by agota 7y ago
Is it written from a Buddhist perspective or from a secular perspective?
- abhinavsharma 7y agoNot sure about MCTB but TMI was written after this and is a well regarded secular resource https://deconstructingyourself.com/best-meditation-books-2019.html https://deconstructingyourself.com/best-meditation-books-201...
- 098799 7y agoIt's definitely using buddhist framework, but he's an empiricist to the bone. Mandatory SSC review: https://slatestarcodex.com/2017/09/18/book-review-mastering-the-core-teachings-of-the-buddha/ https://slatestarcodex.com/2017/09/18/book-review-mastering-...
- AlexCoventry 7y agoBoth. He's an over-the-top modernist, but did quite a bit of practice in Burma with Buddhist monks there.